Lake Quinsigamond water quality back to normal

It’s OK to go in the water again after officials yesterday said water quality levels have returned to normal at Regatta Point and Lake Park Beach on Lake Quinsigamond.

The beaches, at Quinsigamond State Park, were closed earlier in the week after heavy rains Monday resulted in high contamination levels. Water quality tests yesterday revealed the lake was safe for swimming.

“The latest samples obtained from Lake Quinsigamond on Thursday indicate that the water had returned to acceptable water quality standards,” said Derek Brindisi, city director of public health. “With the return of the hot weather, we are happy to report that the Division of Public Health is lifting the advisory and encouraging the public to resume normal activities in and around the water.”